ECORWWO WALTAIR HONOURS WOMEN RAILWAY EMPLOYEES DURING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN''S DAY CELEBRATIONS The week-long celebrations marking International Women''s Day 2026 organized by the East Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO), Waltair, were held today at Sagarmala in Visakhapatnam. The programme was attended by Smt. Jyotsna Bohra, President of ECoRWWO, who graced the event as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, Smt. Jyotsna Bohra spoke about the crucial role women play in the progress and development of the nation. She stressed that empowering women is vital for the balanced growth of society and the country. She praised the determination, dedication, and resilience shown by women in their professional roles. She also highlighted the growing presence of women in the railway sector, noting that they are successfully performing important duties as Loco Pilots, Train Managers, Track Maintainers, and serving in departments such as Loco Sheds, Signal & Telecom, Health Units, and the Railway Protection Force (RPF). Their contributions, she said, are essential in ensuring the safety of train operations and the security of passengers. The event was attended by Smt. Gayatri Santharaman, Vice President of ECoRWWO; Smt. Ankita Sharma, Secretary; Smt. Tanuja, Treasurer; along with other executive members of the organisation. During the programme, Smt. Jyotsna Bohra felicitated 56 women railway employees in recognition of their outstanding service, commitment, and valuable contributions to the organisation. As part of the celebrations, beautician Smt. Satyaveni conducted a special session on beauty and wellness, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and practicing self-care.